Synthesis, characterization and microwave-promoted catalytic activity of novel N-phenylbenzimidazolium salts in Heck-Mizoroki and Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions under mild conditions

Synthesis and characterization of a new bis-NHC palladium complex and its catalytic activity in the Mizoroki–Heck reaction

A new bis- N-heterocyclic carbene palladium complex, (C13H9N2F2)2PdCl2, is synthesized by a three-step reaction and characterized by 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectroscopy as well as by X-ray crystallography. This new bis- N-heterocyclic carbene palladium complex has excellent stability and is capable of efficiently catalyzing the Mizoroki–Heck coupling reaction of aryl halides with acrylates.

The Beneficial Sinergy of MW Irradiation and Ionic Liquids in Catalysis of Organic Reactions

The quest for sustainable processes is becoming more and more important, with catalysis playing a major role in improving atom economy and reducing waste. Organic syntheses with less need of protecting/de-protecting steps are highly desirable. The combination of microwave irradiation, as energy source, with ionic liquids, as both solvents and catalysts, offered interesting solutions in recent years. The literature data of the last 15 years concerning selected reactions are presented, highlighting the importance of microwave (MW) technology coupled with ionic liquids.

Microwave-promoted solventless Mizoroki–Heck reactions catalysed by Pd nanoparticles supported on laponite clay

Palladium nanoparticles supported on laponite efficiently catalyse solventless Mizoroki–Heck reactions activated by microwaves. High yields are obtained in a few minutes and the catalyst can be efficiently recovered and reused up to thirteen times.

Palladium nanoparticles supported in a polymeric membrane: an efficient phosphine-free “green” catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura reactions in water

Palladium(0) nanoparticles supported on a polymeric membrane, CA/Pd(0), were found to be a highly efficient “dip catalyst” (heterogeneous catalyst) for Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reactions.

Microwave assisted Suzuki-Miyaura and Ullmann type homocoupling reactions of 2- and 3-halopyridines using a Pd(OAc)2/benzimidazolium salt and base catalyst system

A number of novel benzimidazole derivatives 1-4 were synthesized and the catalytic activity of these compounds in a catalytic system consisting of a benzimidazolium salt/Pd(OAc)2/K2CO3 were investigated in the Suzuki-Miyaura and Ullmann type homocoupling reactions under microwave irradiation. We obtained both cross coupling and homocoupling products of pyridine and some side products such as dimethylaminopyridine and unsubstituted pyridine.